Integration Engineer

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

First Quantum Minerals is a leading Canadian-based global mining & metals company focused on the production of copper, nickel, gold & cobalt. As a company, we strive for continuous excellence and after 25 years of operations we are now one of the world’s top 10 copper producers, exporting millions of tonnes of concentrate from multiple countries to customers worldwide. Our operations and future developments span across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and the Americas, and we are globally recognised for our specialist technical, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to unlock value from complex mineral projects and deliver rewarding careers for our people, returns for our shareholders and sustainable development for the many local communities that host our operations. As we expand our operations, continue to provide metals to build the modern world and shift to a low carbon, greener economy in the years ahead, our mining projects will continue to require the best and the brightest talent to help us solve the emerging challenges of our time, shape our business and unlock opportunities for our future.

Reporting to the Group Data Operations Lead, the Integration Engineer will develop a strategy alongside the Integration Architect and partner with delivery teams to design, develop and maintain efficient and high-quality integrations connecting data, applications and third parties that support business processes and customer needs. The Integration Engineer will also monitor and analyse existing integrations to improve their performance and efficiency.

- Gather and analyse business and customer requirements to identify and prioritise opportunities to improve efficiencies and processes through integration.

- Design and implement integration flows and enhancements, including APIs and/or file-based integrations.

- Partner with development and design teams to support and provide oversight in designing and developing integration solutions and prototypes.

- Determine, conduct, and automate integration tests, load tests, and performance tests, including facilitating set-up of test data and accounts.

- Prepare and manage technical documentation and self-service resources on integrations.

- Proactively monitor integration performance and troubleshoot, resolve, and report integration issues to impacted teams and stakeholders.

- Adhere to established development and integration processes, best practices, and standards.

- Use user and stakeholder feedback to guide the development of new products and integration enhancements.

- Participate in integration vendor and tool selection to meet business needs and support development team workflows.

Qualifications Required

- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent applied experience)

Experience & Skills Required

- 5 years' experience in software development.

- 5 years' experience in integration engineering.

- Strong knowledge of integration design and development processes (e.g. development, testing, debugging).

- Demonstrable experience in data integration and workflow scripting.

- Strong proficiency in relevant coding languages (e.g. C#, Scala, Python, SQL).

- Experience with system integration technologies (e.g. RESTful APIs, SOAP, OAUTH 2.0, event.

- brokers, data virtualization).

- Experience with integration platforms (e.g. MuleSoft, Boomi, Azure Integration Services).

Behavioural Traits Required

- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

- Ability to work in a team-based setting and alone.

- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders verbally and in writing.

- Adaptability and a willingness to learn new skills, technologies and frameworks.

- Leadership experience and ability to direct teams and manage their work.

Other Requirements

- Location: Cape Town, Bellville Park.

- Travel: Rare international travel, once a year.

- Place of work: Hybrid (3-4 office days per week).

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